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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1944
Page
14
Fifth Army observer Tom Treanor describes Cassino fighting where rugged masonry absorbs shells with little damage. American tanks and infantry push through bombed streets, Jerries retreat to basements, and a Christmas card cheers troops as they advance block by block before dusk.
The text lists circulation rates for carrier and mail editions, with prices by period and edition. It also states associated press use rights, advertising reps, and note of the paper’s establishment in 1883. It references mail restrictions and regional distribution, and lists advertising agency contacts in Chicago New York Detroit.
Linn county war price chief clerk A T Pleune warns housewives to use No 40 sugar stamp only for canning sugar in ration book No 4. Valid Feb 1 through Feb 28, 1945, designed to assist early fruit canning in the South and to be part of the 1944 canning allotment. Using it for other purposes reduces sugar available for canning.
Probate No L758 Linn County Iowa notice announces on February 12 1944 Russell Krouse and Floyd Krouse appointed and qualified as Administrators of Henry Krouse deceased all debts to be paid and claims to be filed with Clerk of Linn County District Court through attorney L Wick Readers are urged to settle accounts promptly and present authenticated claims to the clerk's office in Linn County Iowa
CHICAGO UP Postwar clothes for men with two way stretch were shown at the Merchant Tailors and Designers Association of America convention. Merchants praised the styles as the first definite advance in 100 years and predicted government restrictions on attire would lift by spring. Tony Williams said prohibitions on vests pleats and other limits to manufacturing would be rescinded around March 1. A plentiful U S wool supply reduces need for restraint, while designers push ahead with postwar looks for both athletic and bay window silhouettes.
An article describes a deluxe suit with adjustable waistbands in the vest and pants to widen when sitting. It notes fitting while seated replaces standing fittings, concealed coat pleat bands allow arm movement, and waistband tabs ease adjustment. A Chicago demonstrator also shows a foldable hat variant.
The Swedish motor ship Gripsholm sailed from New York for Lisbon to carry out an exchange of American and Axis war internees. The state department said the repatriation list will be published when received and is expected to include seriously sick or wounded American prisoners.
Advert promises a risk free hearing test for those with hearing loss or ringing in the ears and offers Curlno Home Method test with money back guarantee. It promotes Ourine Ear Drops at May's and idrue stores for relief and asks readers to inquire locally.
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